Aviagen Appoints New R&D DirectorUK - Aviagen has announced a succession plan for its European-based Research and Development (R&D) team which sees one of the leading lights in the poultry industry, Jim McAdam, handing over the reins to Magnus Swalander....

18 February 2015

Rivers Can be a Source of Antibiotic ResistanceUK - Rivers and streams could be a major source of antibiotic resistance in the environment, according to new research from scientists at the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences and the University of Exeter Medical School, looking at the River...

Weekly Overview: Prospects for the UK Poultry SectorUK - Prospects for the UK poultry meat sector look generally positive, according to one of its leading advisers, speaking at an event in London this week. Taiwan continues its tough battle against highly pathogenic avian flu, while a new form of the H5N1...

Government Challenged on Animal Welfare Ahead of ElectionUK - Political parties were this week urged to take action on animal welfare and disease prevention as the British Veterinary Association (BVA) President John Blackwell set out the organisation’s 2015 General Election manifesto....

Low-pathogenic Avian Flu Virus Detected in Southern EnglandUK - The detection of a low-severity avian flu virus at a chicken farm in the county of Hampshire has prompted calls for increased awareness and biosecurity by the country's poultry farmers. The H7N7 variant is thought to be involved....

Animal Welfare at Slaughter Improves in UKUK - Animal welfare in slaughterhouses in the UK is improving, according to a recently published survey, which reveals that 96 per cent of slaughterhouses complied fully with the regulations on welfare of the animals....

30 January 2015

Groceries Code Adjudicator’s Powers Welcomed by Farmers UnionUK - The decision to give The Groceries Code Adjudicator the power to fine retailers and their direct suppliers unfair trading practices is a positive step toward ensuring malpractice is eradicated from this part of the supply chain, said the National...

Exit from EU Would Pose Risk to Scottish FarmingSCOTLAND - The EU referendum is the biggest threat facing British farming, Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has warned. Leaving the EU could see UK farmers lose Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) direct support which is worth nearly...